Partner Alliances Director

About the role

At Firstup, our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world's workforce, we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies, reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily. Our employees are experts in the employee experience, workforce communications and technology. Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world's first intelligent communication platform, Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire, and delivers engagement insights to help companies support, promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base. Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world? Position Overview The Director, Partner Alliances will play a pivotal role in expanding Firstup's ecosystem of strategic partnerships and accelerating pipeline creation through referral and technology partner channels. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, this leader will design and execute a consultancy referral program that drives qualified opportunities and strengthens Firstup's brand across the communications and employee experience landscape. Firstup expects the base salary for this role to be between $130,000-$300,000. The starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Why Firstup? Because you care - about people, the work you do, and the connections you make. Work is such a large part of life; it only makes sense to make it awesome. If you want to engage brilliant minds in a high-growth and inclusive environment where ideas are rewarded regardless of who they come from, join us. This is a rapidly changing space so if you thrive on ambiguity, are hungry for a challenge, and have the guts to speak your mind, you could be a perfect fit. We offer an excellent PTO program, great health benefits, a casual and friendly environment, remote work, and a leadership team who truly believes in your growth - both personally and professionally. Firstup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. #LI-TM1 #LI-Remote

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field, or commensurate professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic partner alliance programs or channel sales within enterprise SaaS or B2B technology environments.
• Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and scaling referral or channel programs that deliver measurable pipeline impact.
• Demonstrated experience with business planning sessions with key partners in pursuit of key business outcomes.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders at consulting firms and technology partners.
• Strong understanding of partner marketing, GTM planning, and co-selling motions.
• Excellent organizational and process-building skills, with experience managing multiple external stakeholders and internal workstreams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of building programs and partnerships from the ground up.

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